A friendly star takes a bratty girl on a magical trip back to the first Christmas eve, where she discovers the true meaning of Christmas and friendship.

Maya stays up past her bedtime, ready to blackmail Santa for the perfect gift. Instead, she is visited by a talking star, who transports her back in time. She befriends a poor young shepherd boy, and finds a barn with a special baby and three kings. Maya learns the joy of giving, especially when her friendly star pays a high price for its visit.

Maya's Christmas Star is perfect for young readers, and its poetry makes it a fun "read-aloud" story for adults and kids.